The Jeffco Department of Health Services maintains the goal of a holistic approach while providing health support to all regular and exceptional needs students in Jefferson County Public Schools.
Use these forms to authorize medication to be administered to your child, and find out which immunizations are required to enter each grade level. Parents may also contact the school clinic for copies of the forms. Read more.
The Jefferson County Board of Education recognizes that many students are being diagnosed with potentially life-threatening food allergies. To address this issue and meet state law requirements concerning the management of food allergies and anaphylaxis among students, the board has established Policy JLCDA, which specifies details regarding a health care plan, reasonable accommodations, access to emergency medications and staff training.
Parents, the school administrator and the school nurse will develop a health plan using the Student Allergy and Anaphylaxis Health Form.
Vision and hearing screening is conducted for students in their schools according to the Colorado Department of Education guidelines. These guidelines indicate that students in kindergarten, first, second, third, fifth, seventh and nineth grades, and exceptional needs students receive vision and hearing screening. Because of the important connection between a student's academic achievement and their vision and hearing, parents are encouraged to observe their student and seek a medical evaluation for changing or signficant concerns. The school clinic aide may be contacted for information regarding health and community resources available to parents.
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is Congress’s directive to schools receiving any federal funding to eliminate discrimination based on disability from all aspects of school operation. Read more.
The health and wellness of our students is as important as academic achievement, and the district has a wellness policy and a health education policy.
Jeffco Schools has received a "Healthy Schools Colorado" grant from the Rocky Mountain Center for Health Promotion and Education (RMC). The grant allows the district to support efforts related to school health and wellness using the coordinated School Health Model developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read more.
Our students’ safety and well-being is our greatest concern and we want them to have medical care in case of an accident. We encourage parents and guardians to enroll their children in accident and medical insurance programs. There are several low cost plans available including K & K Insurance Group. Review their premium costs here and see a flier and enrollment form. Check with an insurance company for additional plans.
The State of Colorado offers Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), which is for families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, but cannot afford private health insurance. The State of Colorado Website provides additional information about medical insurance programs.
The district School Medicaid Program serves to enhance or expand health and related services for all students. This program provides the opportunity for parents to meet with program staff and enroll eligible students in CHP+ or Medicaid insurance. Please contact the School Medicaid Program with question at 303-982-7276. Read more.
The Homebound Instruction Program (HIP) is designed to serve students who are unable to attend school for an extended time because of a physical and/or emotional health concern. Call 303-982-7255, or 303-982-7251 for more information.
The Department of Health Services provides lists of websites and community resources to help encourage healthy lifestyles. These documents are provided in both English and Spanish.
- Resource Lists Introduction
- Nutrition Resource List
- Physical Activity Resource List
- Physical Health Resource List
- Social/Emotional Health Resource List
Judi Parson
Secretary to the Director
303-982-7251 office
303-982-6676 fax
Linda Scott
Audiology
Technician at
303-982-5940